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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,665.96, 563,320.56 and 217,942.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,665.96, 563,320.56 and 217,942.76 is: 326,810.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,665.96 : 563,320.56 = 217,942.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,665.96/563,320.56 = 217,942.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,665.96x = 563,320.56 × 217,942.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,665.96x = 122,771,637,611.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,771,637,611.15/375,665.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,810.65

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